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SC Cancels Bail of POCSO Convict, Slams Rajasthan HC for Flawed Reasoning [Read Judgment]
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SC Cancels Bail of POCSO Convict, Slams Rajasthan HC for Flawed Reasoning [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court cancels bail of POCSO convict, criticising Rajasthan HC for flawed reasoning and failing to assess chances of acquittal.

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Sole testimony of victim even without medical evidence sufficient to uphold rape conviction: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Sole testimony of victim even without medical evidence sufficient to uphold rape conviction: SC [Read Judgment]

SC: Victim’s sole testimony, even without medical evidence, sufficient to uphold rape conviction if found credible and consistent.

Clear, absolute bar in Constitution on harsher penalty with retrospective effect: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Clear, absolute bar in Constitution on harsher penalty with retrospective effect: SC [Read Judgment]

SC: Harsher punishment can’t apply retrospectively; modifies life term in child rape case citing Article 20(1) constitutional protection.

SC Allows Quashing Of Rape Proceedings Based On Settlement In Exceptional Circumstances [Read Judgment] Judiciary
SC Allows Quashing Of Rape Proceedings Based On Settlement In Exceptional Circumstances [Read Judgment]

SC allows quashing of rape case in exceptional circumstances, citing settlement, complainant’s affidavit, and need to prevent misuse of legal process.

Delhi High Court Grants Bail In POCSO Case Citing Contradictory Victim Statements [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Delhi High Court Grants Bail In POCSO Case Citing Contradictory Victim Statements [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail in POCSO case, citing conflicting victim statements and lack of corroborative forensic evidence.

HC can't cast doubt on trial court's finding in suspending sentence: SC [Read Judgment]

SC rules HC can’t cast doubt on trial court’s findings while suspending sentence; directs convict in minor’s sexual assault case to surrender immediately.

Pastor Bajinder Singh Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in 2018 Rape Case by Mohali Court

Pastor Bajinder Singh sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 rape case by Mohali court, found guilty under IPC sections 376, 323, and 506.

'Tears have to be understood for what they are worth,' SC sets aside HC's judgment in child sexual assault case [Read Judgment]

SC upholds conviction in child assault case, says tears of a child victim can’t be dismissed when other evidence points to the accused’s guilt.

Grabbing Minor Girl’s Breasts, Breaking Pyjama String Constitutes Aggravated Sexual Assault, Not Attempt To Rape: Allahabad HC [Read Judgment]

The Allahabad HC ruled that grabbing a girl’s breasts, breaking the string of her pyjama, and attempting to drag her do not constitute rape or an attempt to commit rape. Instead, the court held that...

Allahabad HC grants bail in Live-In Relationship Case, highlights changing social values [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court grants bail in a live-in relationship case, noting shifting social values and urging a framework to uphold moral standards.

Sexual harassment at Anna University: SC suspends Madras HC's order of inquiry against police over FIR leak

SC stays Madras HC order for police inquiry over FIR leak in Anna University sexual harassment case; Tamil Nadu backs SIT probe, denies cover-up claims.

Delhi High Court acquits man in POCSO case, emphasises need for clear evidence of sexual assault [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court acquits man in POCSO case, stressing the need for clear evidence of sexual assault; phrases like “physical relations” deemed insufficient.

SC commutes death sentence to life term with 25 yrs jail without remission [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court commutes death sentence to life imprisonment with 25 years in jail without remission for 2016 murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault of a child.

Nagpur High Court overturns sexual assault conviction, emphasis limitations of medical evidence [Read Judgment]

Nagpur High Court overturns a 20-year sexual assault conviction, emphasizing the insufficiency of medical evidence without substantive proof.

SC notice to Gujarat govt for medical bail for Asaram in sexual assault case

SC issues notice to Gujarat govt on Asaram’s plea for medical bail in sexual assault case, citing health concerns; decision pending in 3 weeks.

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